7/22/2013 |
Facing scoreless streak, Marlins try not to pressFor three games, the Marlins' offense was nearly nonexistent. But Coors Field proved to be the perfect place to end a streak of 37 straight scoreless innings, as the Marlins wasted no time scoring two runs in the first inning in the series opener against the Rockies. It was the longest scoreless streak in franchise history and ended 11 innings short of the big league record.

7/22/2013 |
'Dizzy' Wedge taken to hospital for precautionMariners manager Eric Wedge was taken to a local hospital before Monday night's game as a precautionary measure after what was described as a "dizzy spell" during batting practice.

7/22/2013 |
Wilson: 'We want the competition to be level'C.J. Wilson, the Angels representative for the Major League Baseball Players Association, called it a "big downer" to see a former MVP like Ryan Braun get suspended for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. But in no way did he defend his actions.

7/22/2013 |
Targeting Saturday, Jeter fields groundersYankees captain Derek Jeter took batting practice and fielded ground balls hit directly at him on Monday at Rangers Ballpark, making progress as he hopes to return to the active roster this weekend.

7/22/2013 |
Granderson pleased after simulated gameYankees outfielder Curtis Granderson, out since May 24 with a fractured left pinky finger, made three plate appearances and ran the bases. He drew two walks and put the ball in play once, hitting a weak grounder to second base. The 32-year-old outfielder also fielded fly balls in the outfield before the sim game.

7/22/2013 |
Oswalt says he's ahead of schedule in rehabRockies right-handed pitcher Roy Oswalt believes he is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a left hamstring strain, and he hopes to throw a bullpen session this weekend in Atlanta.

7/22/2013 |
Hamilton day to day with ankle stiffnessJosh Hamilton was scratched from the Angels' lineup against the Twins on Monday with a stiff right ankle, and he's unsure if he'll be back on Tuesday.

7/22/2013 |
Ziegler ready to close while 'pen regroupsBrad Ziegler, who picked up the save Sunday against the Giants when he pitched a scoreless ninth to wrap up a 3-1 win, appears to be the D-backs' closer, but manager Kirk Gibson isn't making it official.

7/22/2013 |
Thomas dazzles with bat, glove to top AngelsSamuel Deduno turned in a quality start and Clete Thomas homered, drove in two runs and made a game-saving catch in the eighth inning to lead the Twins to a 4-3 win over the Angels on Monday night at Angel Stadium.

7/22/2013 |
A.J.'s letter-perfect game leads Dodgers into first placeThe Dodgers steamrolled into Canada on Monday night, and landed in first place. A.J. Ellis homered and drove in a career-high five in a blowout of the Blue Jays that, combined with Arizona's loss, put Los Angeles atop the NL West for the first time this season.

7/22/2013 |
Yankees back A-Rod, efforts to clean gameWhile applauding Monday's Ryan Braun suspension as a vital step in further cleaning up the game, the Yankees must now wonder if the announcement is just the first domino to fall, and if Alex Rodriguez could be the next to be hit with a lengthy ban by the league.

7/22/2013 |
Sad truth is Braun misled everyoneRyan Braun's suspension hurts the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans more than anybody else. But those of us who have publicly defended Braun aren't looking particularly swell, either.

7/22/2013 |
No discomfort for Walker during rehab stintNeil Walker got to bat from both sides of the plate, got a couple of hits and participated in a couple of double plays. But the best thing to happen to Walker during his rehab weekend at Triple-A Indianapolis was swinging and missing. Getting fooled on pitches rarely felt as good -- because Walker couldn't feel any discomfort in the right oblique area that put him on the disabled list on June 9.

7/22/2013 |
Hammel hoping health leads to turnaroundOrioles Opening Day starter Jason Hammel is not shy about acknowledging that he fell short of expectations the first few months of the season, and the right-hander is eager to start fresh with Tuesday's second-half debut.

7/22/2013 |
Feldman latest to benefit from surging offenseA red-hot Baltimore club showed no signs of slowing down Monday night, collecting its third consecutive double-digit-hit affair in a well-rounded, 9-2 series-opening win over Kansas City behind Scott Feldman.

7/22/2013 |
Marquis out for season due to elbow injuryPadres pitcher Jason Marquis will miss the remainder of the season after it was determined on Monday that he has significant damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

7/22/2013 |
Peavy focused on next start, aware of speculationWith Cubs right-hander Matt Garza traded to the Rangers on Monday evening, White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy appears to be the next starter on the clock for contending teams who need rotation help.

7/22/2013 |
Royals match franchise record on defenseThe Royals matched a club record Sunday with their 11th straight game without an error. The streak ended Monday with Mike Moustakas' error in the first inning against the Orioles.

7/22/2013 |
After BP, Berkman hopeful return is nearOn Monday, Rangers designated hitter Lance Berkman participated in batting practice on the field for the first time since July 7. The switch-hitter, fighting left hip inflammation, felt better when hitting from the left side of the plate, but he said that overall, he felt pretty good.